Lead Warehouse

at Amcor Rigid Packaging in Itasca, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job DescriptionJob Summary
To be considered a qualified candidate for Lead - Warehouse, an individual must have mastered the specific responsibilities / essential functions of a Warehouseperson and / or Truck Driver. Qualified candidates are responsible for the overall front-line support of Warehouse personnel. This individual requires a complete and overall knowledge of Injection and Blowmold processes as it relates tot he movement and storage of product and the ability to instill good manufacturing practices and guidelines through leadership by example.
Reporting Relationship
Warehouse Group Lead
Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions
1. Directly responsible for the proper support of Warehouse employees.
2. Keeps the Warehouse Group Lead informed of individual employee accomplishments and developmental needs.
3. Directly responsible for providing direction and supervision to Warehouse employees in the absence of the Warehouse Group Lead.
4. Assists in the handling and resolution of employee complaints, questions and suggestions.
5. Responsible for on-the-job training of Warehouseperson employees.
6. Relieve for breaks as necessary.
7. Maintains all required documentation for the Warehouse Group Lead.
8. Keeps the Materials Manager and Warehouse Group Lead informed of late loads, damaged product, mis-ticketed product and other matters of urgency in the Warehouse.
9. Change status of product, carriers or schedule carriers as needed.
10. Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor "No Injuries Safety Contract" and as trained.Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors.Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.
11. Performs other related duties as directed by the Warehouse Group Lead to insure the smooth and orderly operation of finished product movement in the area assigned.

Authorization
* Those employees with authorized training, have the ability to shut down / stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any employee's health and safety
* Recommend Staff stop production for unacceptable quality
* Recommend Staff quarantine out-of-specification products, materials or supplies
* Contact any member of Management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working conditions or job environment
Job Specifications and Requirements
1. Education and Experience:
a. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
b. Previous warehouse and / or manufacturing experience required
c. Current CDL license preferred
d. OSHA Power Industrial Truck certification provided by Amcor

2. Physical Requirements: This is a medium physical demand job
a. Employee may be required to drive a fork truck up to 11 hours
b. Employee may be required to drive a cab with and without a trailer up to 11 hours
c. Employees must be able to work 12-hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays.
d. Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.

3. Required Safety Equipment:
a. Employees are required to continuously wear hearing and eye protection, as well as... For full info follow application link.

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